Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
"The Hett" is Southern Illinois' premier performing arts venue, presenting world class dance, drama, classical music and jazz. The 488-seat auditorium is located on the McKendree University campus in Lebanon, Illinois, 25 miles from St. Louis.
Become a Friend of the Hett today!
Any donation of $100 or more to the Hett will make you a Friend of the Hett for the 25-26 Season, which will give you access to special benefits to be used all year!
Donate before prices increase on May 29, 2025, to lock in current donor rates and help keep the arts thriving at McKendree.
Distinguished Speaker Series: Leah Wietholter
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Leah is the CEO and founder of Workman Forensics in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is a licensed private investigator in Oklahoma and a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Oklahoma and Utah. While working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Leah discovered an interest and talent for forensic accounting. After leaving the FBI, she served as a senior certified fraud examiner in a Tulsa public accounting firm before leaving to open Workman Forensics in 2010. With over 17 years of experience and more than 200 cases worked, Leah has honed her industry expertise to create the Data Sleuth® Process - a scalable, data-first approach to forensic accounting engagements and fraud investigations.
FRIENDS: $20.00 Adult / $16.00 Senior / $12.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $25.00 Adult / $20.00 Senior / $15.00 Youth
7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience
Friday, April 25, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT - click here to join the waitlist
7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience is a stunningly accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles. Using no backing tracks or harmonizers, 7 Bridges faithfully re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert from the band's most prolific period. Featuring one brilliant hit single after another, they offer the perfect blend of songs to capture all levels of Eagles devotees. By combining incredible musicianship, vocal precision, and stage presence, 7 Bridges has mastered the exact aura of an Eagles concert. This brilliant re-creation has garnered critical acclaim in performing arts center and theaters nationwide. The band always provides an all-ages family-friendly show weaved into a powerful rock concert experience.
FRIENDS: $48.00 Adult / $44.00 Senior / $24.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $60.00 Adult / $55.00 Senior / $30.00 Youth
Mermaid Theatre
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10 a.m. (ArtsEd) | 6 p.m.
Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both feature endearing rabbit characters, and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security. Mermaid’s staged adaptation brings a new sense of appreciation to stories that have delighted several generations.
10 a.m. Performance
FRIENDS: $15.00 Adult / $15.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $15.00 Adult / $15.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
6 p.m. Performance
FRIENDS: $20.00 Adult / $16.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $25.00 Adult / $20.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
